Must have passed in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English in individually and must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology at the qualifying examination. In respect of the candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes or other Backward Classes the minimum marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology taken together in qualifying examination shall be 40% instead of 50%. In respect of candidates with locomotory disability of lower limbs, the minimum marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology taken together in qualifying examination shall be 45% instead of 50%.